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Re: Fitting Mazda 6 alloys 17" do they fit?

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:33 pm
by stuc
I think the BMW issue is more to do with a manufacturing defect than improper fitment and they will replace under warranty if there is a problem.

Re: Fitting Mazda 6 alloys 17" do they fit?

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:39 pm
by dandywarhol
stuc wrote:I think the BMW issue is more to do with a manufacturing defect than improper fitment and they will replace under warranty if there is a problem.
Maybe Stuc - I thought they had got just too close to tolerances trying to keep unsprung weight down - it appears to be more of a problem in third world country roads like ours.................... :evil:

Re: Fitting Mazda 6 alloys 17" do they fit?

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:08 am
by The Great Pretender
dandywarhol wrote:
stuc wrote:I think the BMW issue is more to do with a manufacturing defect than improper fitment and they will replace under warranty if there is a problem.
Maybe Stuc - I thought they had got just too close to tolerances trying to keep unsprung weight down - it appears to be more of a problem in third world country roads like ours.................... :evil:

Ours.............or yours.............as king Alex wants.................. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Fitting Mazda 6 alloys 17" do they fit?

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:12 pm
by 2manymadmonkeys
Got a reply from eBay wheels

Wheels are 690kg per wheel and the tyres would be 98W

Any good ?

Re: Fitting Mazda 6 alloys 17" do they fit?

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:13 pm
by dandywarhol
The Great Pretender wrote:
dandywarhol wrote:
stuc wrote:I think the BMW issue is more to do with a manufacturing defect than improper fitment and they will replace under warranty if there is a problem.
Maybe Stuc - I thought they had got just too close to tolerances trying to keep unsprung weight down - it appears to be more of a problem in third world country roads like ours.................... :evil:

Ours.............or yours.............as king Alex wants.................. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Had to re-read that one - OUCH!